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PHOTOS: Meet Sister Francis, 112-Year-Old Nun Who Witnessed Two World Wars, Seven Popes

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Sister Francis holding her 100th birthday cake card | GWR Website

Sister Francis Piscatella, aged 112, has been officially named the world’s oldest living nun.

Sister Francis | Split header collage, now and then as a nun | GWR Website

 

This is according to a statement released by Guinness World Records on July 31, 2025.

Born in 1913 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sister Francis has spent more than nine decades in religious service, and her life spans some of the most pivotal events in modern history — including two world wars, 20 U.S. presidencies, and the leadership of seven popes.

In Nun Regalia | GWR Website

 

“The record-breaking recognition follows a thorough verification process by Guinness, placing Sister Francis among the oldest verified people alive globally — and the longest-serving nun in modern times,” it read.

Sister Francis entered the convent in 1931, joining the Order of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart.

Sister Francis at 102

 

She spent over 60 years as a teacher of English and Latin across Catholic schools in the Midwest, remembered by generations of former students for her “discipline, humor, and unwavering kindness.”

Reflecting on her extraordinary life, she said: “I’ve seen the world torn apart and brought back together. Through it all, God has been constant.”

She vividly remembers moments like hearing news of the Pearl Harbor attack over the convent radio, watching man land on the moon, and gathering with fellow nuns to witness the first televised papal Mass.

Global Recognition, Blessings

As part of the announcement, Pope Francis sent a personal apostolic blessing, commending her lifetime of devotion and faith.

The White House also issued a note of recognition, with President Joe Biden calling her life story “a quiet testament to American resilience and spiritual strength.”

Sister Francis on 110th birthday

“She embodies grace, resilience, and a lifetime of unwavering faith,” said Bishop Thomas Keller, who visited the convent earlier this year. “Her witness to history — and to hope — is unparalleled.”

Though now wheelchair-bound and partially deaf, Sister Francis remains mentally alert and spiritually engaged. She leads morning prayers and participates in weekly scripture readings at her convent in Lancaster County.

Sister Francis on a wheel chair

When asked about the secret to her long life, she smiled and offered three words: “Prayer, gratitude, and silence.”

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Pilgrim Arrested While Allegedly Trying To K!ll His Sick Dad In Medinah So He Could Go To Paradise (Video)

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A pilgrim, who is yet to be identified, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to k!ll his sick father in Medina in a bid to secure him a place in paradise.

The pilgrim was arrested in Saudi Arabia after he was seen allegedly attempting to str@ngle his sick father inside the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, a city in Saudi Arabia.

While being interrogated, thr pilgrim told the police that he believed that if his father di£d in the holy mosque, he would be guaranteed entry into paradise.

The police arrested and detained the pilgrim for further investigations

According to Golf Insider, the incident happened in February 2026.

Watch the video below.

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I Threw My Expensive Gold Jewelry into the Lagoon the Moment I Became a Born-Again Christian— Pastor Adeboye’s Wife, Foluke

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Wife of Foluke Adeboye has revealed the drastic step she took after becoming born again, throwing away her gold jewellery into a lagoon.

Speaking candidly, the pastor’s wife shared that like many women, she once loved fashion and had even prepared expensive gold items for her young child.

However, everything changed after she joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), where wearing earrings was frowned upon at the time.

“The moment we were born again, it was a taboo for you to have earrings. So everything, I dropped it in the lagoon,” she said.

She recalled how a family friend questioned her decision, suggesting she could have given the jewellery to her mother to sell instead.

But She stood firm, “Whatever is not good for me is not good for my mother.”

Reflecting on her journey, she made it clear she has no regrets about her sacrifice.
“I don’t miss anything, not much, because I have already sold my life,” she added.

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ADC calls on women to lead, shape Nigeria’s future

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As Nigeria observes International Women’s Day 2026, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged women to take active roles in politics and leadership to help build a more inclusive nation.

In a statement on Sunday, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said Nigerian women carry a disproportionate share of social and economic responsibilities but remain underrepresented in decision-making positions.

“From mothers and teachers to doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs, women sustain our nation every day. Yet their voices are often absent when decisions about our future are made,” the statement read.

The ADC highlighted that its National Working Committee is deliberately structured to include women, and emphasized that the party is the only one in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40 per cent of all positions at every level for women.

“For the ADC, women are partners in nation-building, and empowering them strengthens Nigeria’s democracy. When Nigerian women rise, the nation rises with them,” Abdullahi added.

The party urged more women across the country to join its platform and contribute to shaping Nigeria’s political and democratic future.

“To the ADC, women are indispensable to the future of Nigerian democracy. A nation of over two hundred million people cannot reach its full potential when half of its population remains underrepresented in political leadership. Nigeria’s democracy will only become stronger when its institutions reflect the strength, talent, and diversity of its people,” the statement emphasized.

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