https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/60-minutes-transcript-restoring-the-basilica-of-saint-francis-of-assisiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/60-minutes-transcript-restoring-the-basilica-of-saint-francis-of-assisihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/60-minutes-transcript-restoring-the-basilica-of-saint-francis-of-assisi#u113182Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:20:08 +0000Franciscan friars at the 13th-century Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi are utilizing artificial intelligence, lasers, and gigapixel cameras to repair and preserve the historic church. A collaborative team including art historians, software engineers, and a tech company is working to restore the structure and its famous Giotto frescoes. This digital preservation effort follows severe damage sustained during two earthquakes in 1997. The ongoing project captures ultra-high-definition photography to create a digital archive and twin of the masterpieces.Why it mattersBuilt more than 800 years af