Leopoldo da Gaiche was an Italian Capuchin priest born Giovanni Croci who lived from 1732 to 1815. A dedicated member of the Order of Friars Minor, he became a prominent preacher traveling across various dioceses. He is widely recognized for his strict adherence to the Franciscan Rule and for wearing a crown of thorns. Known as the "Apostle of Umbria," he served as a provincial minister and established a monastery in Monteluco, where he eventually spent his final years.