A soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 – Chicago Tribune

Sister Inah Canabarro from Brazil is now believed to be the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 after the recent death of a woman from Japan, according to LongeviQuest. Despite a challenging childhood, Canabarro credits her Catholic faith for her longevity, with her nephew providing support and keeping her spirits up. A former teacher and nun, she is celebrated by her local soccer club Inter and now holds the title of the 20th oldest documented person to have ever lived.

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