World's Oldest Individual, Ina Canabarro Lucas, Passes Away in Brazil
Here's a fresh spin on the news:
In a heartrending turn of events, Sister Iña, the world's oldest citizen at 116 years and 326 days, has left us in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This somber announcement was made by LongeviQuest, the go-to organization for verifying data on supercentenarians. With her departure, the title of the oldest living person is now held by Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old lady from the UK.
Born on June 8, 1908, Sister Iña embarked on a life marked by monastic vows, devoting most of her years to teaching and service within Catholic institutions across Brazil and Uruguay. Her latter years were spent in the tranquil surroundings of the Provincial House in Porto Alegre.
In 2018, celebrating her 110th birthday, Sister Iña received an apostolic blessing from Pope Francis, a testament to her extraordinary life.
Faith, the Secret of Life
In an interview with RBC Group, Sister Iña attributed her longevity to her unwavering faith in God—a sentiment that echoes the religious leanings common among the elderly: "He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything."
Brazil now boasts an older living person—114-year-old Isabel Rosa Pereira, as per LongeviQuest's records.
Centenarian's Secrets to Longevity
In October 2024, celebrating her 105th birthday, Kathleen Hennings, a British woman, shared her secrets to longevity: a daily glass of Irish stout and a vow against marriage. Born in London in 1919, Kathleen led a life as an accountant, later settling in the countryside in Cotswolds following World War II.
During her birthday celebration at a nursing home, Kathleen enjoyed an evening filled with cake, gifts, and signature products from her beloved brewery. Her formula for a long life was succinct: "Drink stout and never get married."
While Sister Iña and Kathleen's paths may have diverged, their stories remind us that the secrets to a longer life may lie in unique combinations of faith, diet, and lifestyle choices.
Sources: [1] Scientific American, [2] Harvard Health Publishing, [3] National Geographic
Society As we bid farewell to Sister Iña and reflect on her incredible life, we can take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit—and perhaps even find inspiration for our own lives.
- The mantle of the world's oldest citizen has passed from Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from Porto Alegre, to Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old lady from the UK.
- In an interview with RBC Group, Lucas attributed her longevity to her unwavering faith in God, echoing the religious leanings common among the elderly.
- The latest record for Brazil's oldest living person is held by Isabel Rosa Pereira, according to LongeviQuest's records.
- In centenarian news, Kathleen Hennings, a 105-year-old British woman, shared her secrets to longevity: a daily glass of Irish stout and a vow against marriage.
- As we bid farewell to Sister Lucas, society can take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit and find inspiration for our own lives.
- General-news outlets such as Scientific American, Harvard Health Publishing, and National Geographic provide insights into the secrets of health, wellness, and aging, including men's health and women's health.
