[metmom]

The eyes are the window of the soul.

They can tell an awful lot about a person.

[Mrs. Don-o]

There are so many substantive things that one could say criticizing Pope Francis' policies, appointments and priorities , that the discussion about his eyes only trivializes the discussion. It also makes it look like we're so spiteful we're willing to carp about anything: his yerba mate, the way he ties his shoes.

I'd keep away from the purely subjective, Remember what George W. Bush said about Putin's eyes?

"I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straight forward and trustworthy and we had a very good dialogue,” Bush said according a BBC account. “I was able to get a sense of his soul. He’s a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country and I appreciate very much the frank dialogue and that’s the beginning of a very constructive relationship."