Giovanni Pelingotto was a 13th-century Italian priest and member of the Secular Franciscan Order. Born in Urbino to a wealthy merchant, he initially worked in his family's business but eventually abandoned worldly pursuits to serve the poor. He lived as a hermit and an almsgiver, distributing his wealth in the form of food and clothing to those in need. His commitment to charity led him to join the Franciscans, which provided him with the structure to deepen his service to God and the destitute.
Life and service
After leaving his father's commercial activities, Pelingotto chose a life of extreme simplicity. He often wore rags and a rope around his neck to signify his perceived sinful nature. He dedicated his resources to the sustenance of others rather than personal profit. In 1300, he traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee called by Pope Boniface VIII, where he was already a known figure due to his reputation for piety.
Veneration
Following his death in 1304, Pelingotto was buried at the San Francesco convent in Urbino, a site where many miracles were later attributed to him. He was beatified on November 13, 1918, after Pope Benedict XV formally recognized his local cultus. His feast day is observed on June 1.