Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, born on June 8, 1908, in Brazil, passed away at the age of 116, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with her faith, football fandom, and compassion for others.
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, World's Oldest Person, Passes Away at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, World's Oldest Person, Passes Away at 116
A beloved Brazilian nun and devoted football fan, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas marked an extraordinary life dedicated to faith and community.
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Catholic nun affectionately known for her love of football and spiritual devotion, has died at the remarkable age of 116. Born in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on June 8, 1908, she led a life marked by unwavering faith and community service.
Joining the Teresian Sisters in her early twenties, Sister Inah celebrated her milestones with joy, notably her 116th birthday with a cake shaped like the stadium of Sport Club Internacional, her cherished football team. Her family recalls her attributing her longevity to her strong faith, believing that “God is the secret to life.”
Pope Francis blessed her in 2018, acknowledging her contributions and spirit. Following her passing, the title of the oldest living person in the world now goes to 115-year-old Ethel Caterham in England.
Sister Inah spent her final days at a home for the Teresian Sisters in Porto Alegre, where she enjoyed good health for most of her life. According to relatives and fellow nuns, she adhered to a routine and displayed a grateful nature without complaints, embodying a life rich in service and love.
Despite becoming deaf and losing her sight in recent years, her heart remained devoted to her faith and her beloved football club. Sport Club Internacional expressed its condolences and celebrated her life as one rooted in love and kindness. Sister Rita Fernandes Barbosa, a co-ordinator at her residence, described her as disciplined and sociable, with a warm spirit that touched many lives during her long and remarkable journey.
Joining the Teresian Sisters in her early twenties, Sister Inah celebrated her milestones with joy, notably her 116th birthday with a cake shaped like the stadium of Sport Club Internacional, her cherished football team. Her family recalls her attributing her longevity to her strong faith, believing that “God is the secret to life.”
Pope Francis blessed her in 2018, acknowledging her contributions and spirit. Following her passing, the title of the oldest living person in the world now goes to 115-year-old Ethel Caterham in England.
Sister Inah spent her final days at a home for the Teresian Sisters in Porto Alegre, where she enjoyed good health for most of her life. According to relatives and fellow nuns, she adhered to a routine and displayed a grateful nature without complaints, embodying a life rich in service and love.
Despite becoming deaf and losing her sight in recent years, her heart remained devoted to her faith and her beloved football club. Sport Club Internacional expressed its condolences and celebrated her life as one rooted in love and kindness. Sister Rita Fernandes Barbosa, a co-ordinator at her residence, described her as disciplined and sociable, with a warm spirit that touched many lives during her long and remarkable journey.
