Amazing fact of the day.
There were articles about this recently, but the second oldest person in the world (verified) right now is a French nun named Lucile Randon (aka Soeur André). She is currently 117 years old and was born on February 11, 1904. She has seen a lot in her life!
She became a religious sister at age 41. I wonder if at the time she thought maybe she was a little on the older side to be become a nun. But now she has been one for over 75 years!
Another amazing fact: She is a convert! Although her father was a Protestant minister, she converted to Catholicism in 1930 at the age of around 26 or 27 and became a nun 15 years later.
Yet another surprising fact: Sister André contracted Covid-19 but survived without any symptoms.
Sister André is the oldest European and oldest "Ecclesiastical Person" to have lived according to records. This category includes priests and nuns, etc.
According to reports, Sister André is ready to "go home" to the Lord. She has said she's been here "long enough". It sounds like she is very close to God.
God Bless Sr. André!
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