Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday in Spain’s Catalonia on Monday (March 4). Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest living person since January 2023, Morera assumed the title following the passing of Lucile Randon, a 118-year-old French woman.Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday in Spain’s Catalonia on Monday (March 4). Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest living person since January 2023, Morera assumed the title following the passing of Lucile Randon, a 118-year-old French woman.