Michele Carcano was a 15th-century Italian Franciscan preacher born in Lomazzo to a noble Milanese family. After joining his religious order in 1442, he traveled extensively to deliver sermons. He is primarily recognized for his role in establishing the *montes pietatis*, which were charitable credit institutions designed to provide low-interest or interest-free loans to those in need. His preaching often targeted usury, a practice he frequently associated with the Jewish community during his itinerant ministry.