Brazilian Nun, 116, Becomes World’s Oldest Person

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Born on June 8, 1908, in San Francisco de Assis, Brazil, Sister Inah now resides in a convent in Porto Alegre.At 116 years old, Sister Inah
assumed the title following the passing of Tomiko Itooka from Japan on December 29, 2024
She began her religious journey at 16, entering the Santa Teresa de Jesus boarding school in Santana do Livramento
Her path led her to Montevideo, Uruguay, where she took her vows as a nun.In 1930, Sister Inah returned to Brazil
She taught Portuguese and mathematics at a school in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, before moving back to Santana do Livramento to continue her
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Her nephew, Cleber Vieira Canabarro Lucas, shared insights into her longevity
check-ups
highlights the increasing global trend of longevity
It raises questions about the factors contributing to extended lifespans and the implications for society as more people live well past 100
years.