Lured to Lucerne by the wealthy Ludwig Pfyffer von Altishofen, the Jesuits brought the Counter Reformation to Lucerne in the 17th century; the elaborate Jesuitenkirche, dedicated to Francis Xavier, was constructed in 1666. Architects from Italy and Austria built what many believe to be the most beautiful Baroque church in Switzerland.
Rose and white plaster work embellishes an ethereal white interior. A massive pink altarpiece forms the focal point at the front of the sanctuary; although it resembles marble, it is actually stucco and plaster. The second side chapel on the right is dedicated to Brother Klaus. In place of an altarpiece stands a life-size statue of the beloved recluse clad in an authentic brown habit.