The church was built to house an image of the Madonna, which was originally placed on the landing of a staircase in a nearby private house. A deformed child whose mother often prayed before the image was cured.

The church is served by the Discalced Carmelites.

The last titular deacon of the church was H.E. Francois-Xavier cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan, who was appointed on February 21, 2001, and died on 16 September 2002.

Adjacent to the church is a monastery famous for its 17th century farmacy, where the furnishings and equipment has been preserved. It used to supply the papal court.

место:
адрес:
23 Piazza della Scala

история:
The vaults of the nave, choir and left transept are decorated with painting intended to resemble mouldings; the attempt is not altogether successful.
название: Beheading of the Baptist
автор:
Dutch painter Gerrit van Honthorst
St John the Baptist
место:
in the chapel next to the Madonna
оформление:
Statue.
It is in the style of Bernini.

The miraculous image is enshrined opposite the altar of St Teresa, in the left transept.