The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Consolation and is administered by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.

In 23 June 1385, a condemned nobleman, Giordanello degli Alberini, paid 2 gold florins for the icon to provide consolation for criminals facing death.

[1] Pope Sixtus V on the occasion of their 200th year anniversary recognized the pious association under this Marian title on 3 June 1585.

Pope Urban VIII further approved the venerated image recognized by the Vatican Chapter, which was promoted by Count Alessandro Sforza and Pontifically crowned on 7 December 1634.

[2] A church originally was built here in 1470, but rebuilt during 1583–1600 by Martino Longhi the Elder, during which time the Mannerist façade was installed.