The world's oldest person, 116-year-old Brazilian nun Ina Canavarro Lucas, shares her secret to longevity.
On December 29, 2024, after the death of 116-year-old Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who passed away a few days before the New Year, Canavaro Lucas became the world's oldest living person.
“He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything.”
Born June 8, 1908, Canavarro Lucas was reportedly considered “too thin” to survive childhood. According to Longeviquestan organization that tracks supercentenarians. However, despite the hardships, she has lived through two world wars and the COVID-19 pandemic and is believed to remain in good health.
She was admitted to the Catholic Church at age 21, took eternal vows and became a nun at age 26. Throughout her career, she has worked as a teacher, professor, and secretary. According to LongeviQuest, she retired in 1995.
What is the secret of her longevity? God and her faith.
“He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything,” she said. said.
Prayer and the routine of a nun also help.
“My secret, my biggest secret is praying. I pray the rosary every day for people all over the world,” she said. said last year.
Sister Lucia Ignes Bassotto, coordinator of Santo Enrique de Osso Home, where Canavarro Lucas currently lives, said: said Canavaro Lucas is true to his beliefs.
Bassot describes Sister Ina as someone who “always focuses on others and not herself,” adding, “She is very resilient, non-demanding, grateful for everything, and thinks everything is fine.” “He has great admiration for the congregation and the church.” She prays for everyone and cares about everyone. ”
“Her life has been truly exemplary,” Bassot said last year.
Other interesting facts about Canavarro Lucas' life include the fact that her great-grandfather was the famous Brazilian general David Canavarro, leader of the Ragamuffin Wars of the 19th century, and that she served as President of Brazil in the 1980s. This includes the fact that he has taught João Figueiredo.
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