January 5th 2025.
A nun from Brazil who has a deep love for soccer has recently been declared as the oldest person in the world, at the impressive age of almost 117. This title was previously held by a woman from Japan, who unfortunately passed away. Sister Inah Canabarro has captured the hearts of many with her inspiring story of resilience and faith.
According to her 84-year-old nephew, Cleber Canabarro, Sister Inah was incredibly frail during her childhood, and many doubted that she would even survive. But she proved everyone wrong and has now been recognized by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians, as the oldest person in the world based on her early life records. This news was released on Saturday, and it has brought great joy to Sister Inah and her loved ones.
In a heartwarming video captured by LongeviQuest last February, a beaming Sister Inah can be seen joking around, sharing her beautiful miniature paintings of wildflowers, and reciting the Hail Mary prayer. When asked about her secret to living such a long life, she simply attributes it to her strong Catholic faith. She even went as far as saying that she considers herself to be young, pretty, and friendly, all positive qualities that she believes others possess as well.
Sister Inah currently resides in a retirement home in Porto Alegre, a city in southern Brazil. Despite being wheelchair-bound, she maintains a positive outlook on life and enjoys spending time with her nephew, who visits her every Saturday and sends her voice messages in between to keep her spirits high. He shared that the other sisters in the retirement home can see the joy in Sister Inah's face whenever she hears his voice.
Sister Inah was born on June 8, 1908, in a large family in southern Brazil. However, her nephew revealed that her birth was registered two weeks late and she was actually born on May 27. Her great-grandfather was a well-known Brazilian general who played a significant role during Brazil's independence from Portugal in the 19th century. Sister Inah dedicated her life to religious work at a young age and spent two years in Montevideo, Uruguay, before settling in Rio de Janeiro and eventually returning to her home state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Aside from her devotion to her faith, Sister Inah was also a passionate teacher. In fact, one of her former students was General Joao Figueiredo, the last of the military dictators who ruled Brazil from 1964 to 1985. She was also known for her creation of two marching bands in schools located in sister cities along the border between Uruguay and Brazil. Her dedication and achievements were recognized by Pope Francis on her 110th birthday.
Sister Inah's love for soccer is also well-known, particularly for the local soccer club Inter, which was founded the same year she was born. Every year, the club celebrates her birthday as their oldest fan. Her room in the retirement home is adorned with gifts in the team's red and white colors, according to her nephew. In one video posted on social media, Sister Inah can be seen celebrating her 116th birthday with the club's president, declaring that Inter is the team of the people, regardless of race or social status.
Upon the passing of Japan's Tomiko Itooka in December, Sister Inah officially took the title of the oldest living person in the world, according to LongeviQuest. She now ranks as the 20th oldest person to have ever lived, with the top spot held by Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who passed away at the age of 122 in 1997. This remarkable woman's story continues to inspire many, and her legacy will surely live on for generations to come.
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